Business Development – Philanthropy Positions (B2025-11)

Overview:

Strategy International (SI) Ltd. is both a think-tank and consulting company with its headquarters based in Nicosia. We are a rapidly growing global company with an increasing number of partnership collaborations, events and international business. SI engages with the public sector, private sector, embassies and its diplomatic community, universities, non-profit organizations, media among others. As we synergize with all these entities, SI is seeking to fill its three Business Development- Philanthropy positions with those specialized in working with foundations, charitable trusts, family offices/UHNW individuals. The Business Development – Philanthropy Associate(s) will have experience in philanthropic fundraising and/or business development and a proven track record in identifying and winning opportunities for new business growth. Working alongside the CEO, Head of Business Development and its team members, s/he will develop and implement plans to grow SI’s philanthropic funding pipeline.

• One position will pertain specifically to Cyprus and Greece
• One position will focus on the rest of the European Union
• One position will be designated to the US/ North America

Location:

Remote / Global

Experience:

• 2+ years philanthropic fundraising and/or business development experience, with a demonstrable track record (essential)
• Experience working in a cross-cultural and multidisciplinary team environment, for example in Higher Education, international NGO or multinational company (essential)
• Experience working with the private sector (desirable)
• Experience working in project implementation (desirable)
• Demonstrable experience in successful business development with either philanthropic funders, development agencies, funding bodies, family offices/UHNW or the private sector
• Academic and/or business development background, relevant to fundraising for an international environment
• Fluency required in spoken and written English. Knowledge of a second language is an advantage
• Educated to university Bachelor’s degree level or higher

Desirable Characteristics:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and presentational skills
• Strong networking skills, focused on building excellent professional relationships and donor management
• Strong negotiation skills
• A collaborative team-player who can work across a matrix environment
• Commercial mindset and target orientated with the ability to meet financial income goals
• Both agile and organized: able to plan and meet objectives as well as able to prioritize and deliver against deadlines
• Flexible, pragmatic and an eagerness to learn
• A passion for international relations
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

What we offer:

• The ability to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing international relations think-tank and consulting company with experts and satellite offices around the world
• Being an integral part of projects with conferences that are held several times a year, build upon each other topic-wise and expand their outreach as well as individual conferences located worldwide.
• Work closely with key members of the community
• Access to meeting a large and growing high-level network in Cyprus and abroad
• To use Strategy International as a platform to build your career experience as well as your academic endeavors in the realm of international relations and business by writing short articles on the topic of your choice which are shared with the international community both via LinkedIn and our website as well as engage with our own experts across the globe

Salary:

Project driven as well as commission based

Timeframe of Collaboration:

Please note that there is a 3-month trial period prior to being fully onboarded with the company.

How to apply:

Please send us upon applying for the position the following: a cover-letter detailing why you want to join Strategy International as well as your CV. Please denote in your email to us in the Subject heading the position you are applying for as well as the designated position number. Applications should be sent to: hr@strategyinternational.org

Strategy International is an equal opportunity employer. All reflective information will be kept confidential if shared under the GDPR rules.